~Let Me Pintroduce You~ A Thanksgiving Holiday Edition

Who all is hosting Thanksgiving dinner for their families this year?  *Raising hand*   This will be my first time in YEARS hosting Thanksgiving for my parents, my sister, and my little family.  For quite a few years now, we have kept my family's Thanksgiving dinner small and intimate.  Usually my mother hosts it, but since we have finally moved back home after living out of state for years I decided this year would be my year.  I do not get to host and entertain as much as once I did when I lived in Columbus.  And I miss it...  So, I have been busily planning the menu and the decor for the past couple of weeks.  I *think* I just about have my dinner menu set.  But I am definitely still working on the table setting. ;) (Pssssttt... did you see Jodi's from Blue Skies and Apple Pies post on my blog yesterday about Setting a Gorgeous Thanksgiving Table on the Cheap?)
I have some fabulous new sponsors on my sidebar this month (and also have a few awesome bloggers who decided to stick with me for another go-round ;) ).  And almost all of them have some great holidays and fall inspired Pinterest boards! Today I would like to pintroduce you to Jodi from Blue Skies and Apple Pies (yep, the very same lovely blogger who guest posted on my blog yesterday) and Janelle from Domestically Seasoned (my awesome Friendship Bread sponsor this month).
Let's get hyped for the holidays, shall we? ;)
Holiday Board from Jodi at Blue Skies and Apple Pies Here are a few highlights from Jodi's board...

Pretty Thanksgiving Set Up

Unique Thanksgiving Table "Runner"

And because we all need to get started on those homemade holidays gifts... like NOW!

Gift Ideas Board from Janelle at Domestically Seasoned

Here are a few highlights from Janelle's Board...

Baby Jar Snowmen

Filled with hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, & mints- cute! :)

Reindeer Fudge

Interested to see what I may be serving up on my Thanksgiving table this year?  Then you need to take a peek at my Planning the Thanksgiving Spread board. ;)

Didn't you just love the ideas these lovely ladies pinned above??  Make sure you give both Jodi and Janelle a follow on Pinterest! They both have lots of boards with terrific ideas pinned. :)

And make sure to enter my Blog Makeover from Blog Sites by Suzy Giveaway while you are over here in my neck of the blogosphere. ;) My friend Suzy (the very same designer who gave my blog it's fresh new look!) is giving away a Custom Blog Design Package (a $50 value!) to one of my lucky readers. You must be on the Blogger platform to win. :)  Good luck!

Foodie on a Budget- A Homemade Croutons Recipe From Domestically Seasoned

I would like to introduce to you all to my friend, Janelle from Domestically Seasoned.  Not only is she one of my Amazing Supporters this month, but she has a fabulous blog about her new life as a stay-at-home mama and all the blessings and adventures (and pitfalls) that come with that job title.  She has graciously decided to share one of her frugal friendly recipes with you all on here today (while I toil and sweat to finally clear out a storage unit that has been long overdue for a move-out).  Thank you, Janelle! :)  Please be sure to stop on over at her corner of the blogosphere and say hello. 

Hi! I am Janelle from Domestically Seasoned. I am an Art teacher, turned stay at home mom to a red headed dino boy. Enjoying my life as I become Domestically Seasoned. I’m always looking for a stolen moment to immerse myself in my own hobbies, which are numerous… Like baking, cooking, sewing, crafting, face painting, gardening, painting, writing, cooking, and thrifting. My house is less clean than it should be, and if it’s noon, there’s a good chance I haven’t had a chance to shower or brush my teeth yet today. But I can promise you, that by 5pm there is a healthy, frugal dinner on the table for my family. 

I love writing about my frugal ways. Check out a post I recently wrote about my family's frugal ways.

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Today I am here to tell you, for the very first time , I made Croutons.

You know the ones you toss on a salad to add a crunch.

Well here goes my recipe.
 What you'll need:
  
Old bread

• old bread (not moldy)- this includes bread crusts, bagels, homemade bread you left out so it got stale.
• Baking pan and tin foil
• Olive oil to brush on
• Knife to cut up bread
• Seasonings- I used garlic, salt, pepper, and seasoning salt, and parsley

What you need to do:

• Heat oven at 275 degrees
• Cut up breads into cubes (the size depends on your preference)
• Spread onto baking sheet 
• Brush on olive oil- coat well
• Toss on your seasonings(see above)- no real measurements here- just toss to taste

Add to the oven for 20 minutes. Eat and Enjoy!  You can freeze the leftovers. They last up to 6 months in a freezer bag.
All finished

Happy Crouton Crunching.